You can get 20 free TV channels in Albany, LA
0 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Albany. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: WSW (254°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (254°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Albany, LA
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ABC | WBRZ-TV Baton Rouge, LA · Full Power | 38.9 mi | WSW (249°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | CBS | WAFB Baton Rouge, LA · Full Power | 38.6 mi | WSW (256°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | NBC | WVLA-TV Baton Rouge, LA · Full Power | 43.0 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | FOX | WGMB-TV Baton Rouge, LA · Full Power | 43.0 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | PBS | WLPB-TV Baton Rouge, LA · Full Power | 38.0 mi | WSW (257°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | ABC | WGNO New Orleans, LA · Full Power | 53.3 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | WWL-TV New Orleans, LA · Full Power | 52.3 mi | SE (141°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | WDSU New Orleans, LA · Full Power | 53.3 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | FOX | WVUE-DT New Orleans, LA · Full Power | 53.4 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | PBS | WYES-TV New Orleans, LA · Full Power | 53.4 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 38 | CW | WNOL-TV New Orleans, LA · Full Power | 53.3 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 54 | MyNetworkTV | WUPL Slidell, LA · Full Power | 52.3 mi | SE (141°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | ION | WPXL-TV New Orleans, LA · Full Power | 52.0 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 42 | Independent | KGLA-DT Hammond, LA · Full Power | 52.6 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | PBS | WLAE-TV New Orleans, LA · Full Power | 51.9 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | PBS | WMAU-TV Bude, MS · Full Power | 61.2 mi | N (351°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | Independent | WHNO New Orleans, LA · Full Power | 52.0 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLFT-CD Baton Rouge, LA · Class A | 29.2 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31EL-D Baton Rouge, LA · Low Power | 31.7 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBTR-CD Baton Rouge, LA · Class A | 36.1 mi | W (263°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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